Of
course we'll have to make this our headquarters."
"I suppose so," said Orde a little blankly. After an instant he
laughed. "Do you know, I hadn't thought of that? We'll have to
live here, won't we?"
"Also," went on Newmark calmly, "I'll buy the supplies to the best
advantage I can, and see that they get here in good shape. I have
our preliminary lists, and as fast as you think you need anything,
send a requisition in to me, and I'll see to it."
"And I?" inquired Orde.
"You'll get right at the construction. Get the booms built and
improve the river where it needs it. Begin to get your crew--I'm
not going to tell you how; you know better than I do. Only get
everything in shape for next spring's drive. You can start right
off. We have my money to begin on."
Orde laughed and stretched his arms over his head.
"My! She's a nice big job, isn't she?" he cried joyously.
XIV
Orde, in spite of his activities, managed to see Carroll Bishop
twice during the ensuing week.
On his return home late Monday afternoon, Grandma Orde informed him
with a shrewd twinkle that she wanted him surely at home the
following evening.
"I've asked in three or four of the young people for a candy pull,"
said she.
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